Finding the Right Angle: 3D Printed LEGO Bricks

GUTS Labs, a small toy studio in Montreal, has been using the Form 1+ 3D printer to print pieces that provide additional geometries to standard Lego bricks. As big LEGO fans, the GUTS team became interested in 3D printing as a way to create angled LEGO pieces that could enhance their current set of building blocks.

GUTS Labs Angled Lego Bricks

With their angled bricks, the GUTS Labs team wanted to expand the possibilities of what you can build with a Lego set. Their first bricks were initially printed with a 30º angle, but after extensive testing and iterations, the bricks were changed to a 22.5º angle to maximize smoothness. The shallower bricks give the vertical system more flexibility, giving the builder more creativity when building structures with a standard Lego set.

“Having the printer at home and being able to print new pieces in the hour allows us to explore more.”